At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead capital allocation strategies and optimise financial performance for a global financial institution.
- Company: Join Citi, a leading global financial services company with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, performance bonuses, private medical insurance, and more.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive workplace for diverse talents.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial services while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial services, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Balance Sheet and Capital Management team.
Team/Role Overview
Citi Services is one of Citi’s five interconnected businesses and at the heart of Citi’s global network. Citi Services includes Treasury & Trade Solutions (TTS) and Investor/Issuer Services. TTS provides an integrated suite of Liquidity, Payments and Trade/Working Capital solutions to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector organisations and increasingly mid‑sized corporate clients. Investor/Issuer Services provides global institutional clients a wide range of solutions, including custody, fund services, execution services, and issuer services.
Capital optimisation is a critical area for Citigroup and represents a significant challenge facing the financial services industry. The ability to lead in this area will be a significant determinant of future competitiveness and helps satisfy a regulatory requirement for enhanced connection between strategic planning and capital planning.
Balance Sheet and Capital Management (BSCM) is a specialised team responsible for ensuring effective and efficient use of Services’ balance sheet with the goal of improving return on capital measures. The team coordinates and collaborates closely with colleagues in Liquidity Management Services as well as Investor/Issuer Services. The Services RWA Capacity and Governance Manager, Lead Specialist – SVP provides vital support in managing Services’ RWA capacities and collaborates in designing a framework for optimal allocation of Services’ capital.
What you’ll do
- Develop and roll out a robust methodology for Services’ capital allocation, through close collaboration with Senior Leadership, and establish a common set of metrics and governance to measure Services’ improvement in returns.
- Influence capital planning process for Services’ products and communicate insights to Senior Leadership.
- Review Services’ weekly and monthly RWA, monitor ongoing data quality reporting, deep dive into breach drivers, and provide inputs to Finance Capital Controllers.
- Prepare timely insights for Services Leadership that provide insight into drivers of variance and potential areas for optimisation, helping to influence actions and outcomes.
- Progress RWA accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Champion the remediation of RWA issues impacting the business, working with Finance, Risk Management, Technology, and other business areas as required.
- Provide strategic analyses and reporting initiatives to align client‑level strategy within Services product lines and ensure eligible assets are being used as efficiently as possible.
- Represent the business in RWA‑related discussions with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lines of defence review functions, serving as business contact for COBRA/IA reviews.
What we’ll need from you
- Significant relevant experience in the Financial Services Industry.
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory capital rules for RWA calculation.
- Familiarity with products offered by Services as well as Citi’s systems and data.
- Strong analytical skills – ability to work with large data sets to identify issues and root cause.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, influence outcome, and drive objectives to delivery.
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written, with the ability to converse with a wide variety of people across functions / seniority.
- Highly organised, responsive, and proactive.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, science, mathematics, or related fields; master’s degree preferred.
What we can offer you
- Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
- A discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
- Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Pension Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
- Access to an array of learning and development resources.
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Vice President, Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) Capacity & Governance Manager, Lead Specialist - S in London employer: Citigroup, Inc.
Citi is an exceptional employer that places a strong emphasis on employee development and well-being, offering a generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days, private medical insurance, and a robust pension plan. The collaborative work culture fosters innovation and strategic thinking, particularly within the Balance Sheet and Capital Management team, where you will have the opportunity to influence capital planning processes and drive meaningful outcomes in a global financial institution. With access to extensive learning resources and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Citi provides a rewarding environment for professionals looking to advance their careers in the financial services industry.
